Pants on Fire

Pants on Fire

"a shining example of what theatre is" British Theatre Guide

Pants on Fire is an international theatre company based in London, UK. We create original, dramatically dynamic, visually brilliant and widely accessible theatre.

We focus on the ensemble, visual storytelling, energetic play and magical theatricality and irreverence. We want to thrill and inspire. Brimming with invention, our shows include live original music, masks, puppets, mime, clown, ingenious props and costumes, dance and film. Our devising processes are ensemble driven, utilising the abilities of the actor.

Pants on Fire create uniquely theatrical worlds that rely on the imagination of the spectator and form a synergy between performer and audience.

"constantly surprising and endlessly inventive" WhatsOnStage

Events

Events

Pants on Fire's 'Great Ball of Fire' promises to be a night you'll never forget!

With live music from our fantastic house band 'The Knickerbocker Glories', we'll have you jiving, foxtrotting and quick-stepping all night long. With a 1940/50's theme and a prize for the best dressed, games galore, raffle, barand cake - we really have got something for everyone!

Awards

Awards

For OVID'S METAMORPHOSESWinner The Carol Tambor Best of Edinburgh Award 2010Winner WhatsOnStage Editor's Prize 2010Voted The Art Desk’s ‘Theatre Pick of the Year’ 2010Nominated for the MTM Award for Best New Musical 2010Shortlisted for the NDSF Awards 2010Commended for ‘Ensemble’ & ‘Movement’ NDSF Awards

Who We Are

Who We Are

Who We Are

Who We Are

Artstic Director: Peter Bramley

Peter Bramley is the Artistic Director of Pants on Fire. He founded the company in 2004 and has directed all of the companies productions to date. He trained with Jacques Lecoq in Paris. Peter has held the Senior Lecturer post of Head of Movement at Rose Bruford College since 2006. He has taught at Central School of Speech and Drama, LIPA, and given workshops internationally including Yale University in the U.S., the Moscow Arts Theatre School in Russia, DAMU Prague, and Institut del Teatre Barcelona, Spain.

Company Director: Heather Winstanley

Originally from Devon, Heather moved to the bright lights of London to train as an actor at Rose Bruford College. After graduating in 2011, she performed in a number of roles across stage and screen including Pants on Fire productions; The Fumidor and Ovid's Metamorphoses. Having hung up her acting hat for the time being, Heather loves being able to continue her relationship with the company whilst utilising her organisation skills and love of lists.

Patron: Michelle Dockery

"Pants on Fire is an extraordinary theatre company that takes story telling to another level, bringing together theatre, music, film and puppetry to create truly breathtaking productions. Pants on Fire creates the type of theatre that leaves you lost for words. I am proud to be a patron."

Support Us

Support Us

Support Us

Support Us

Pants on Fire is extremely grateful for the generosity it has received over the years, without which, the company may not have survived. Making work in the arts is a constant struggle for a small company like ours, and donations from the general public have been invaluable to us. If you are interested in donating to Pants on Fire to help fund our current projects, your help would be greatly appreciated.

You can email us at: heather@pantsonfiretheatre.com Or you can make a donation directly to our PayPal account by clicking on the 'Donate' button below